Gates Cambridge Scholarships fund eligible postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge for applicants from outside the UK. For 2027/28 entry, Cambridge lists main University funding deadlines of 8 December 2026 and 6 January 2027, with a separate 14 October 2026 deadline for the Gates Cambridge US round. The exact deadline depends on the course and applicant route.
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Applicants must meet the eligibility rules for Gates Cambridge and the specific Cambridge postgraduate course. Funding deadlines vary by course and applicant route.
Eligible nationalities
Applicants from countries outside the United Kingdom, subject to Gates Cambridge eligibility.
How to apply
Apply for an eligible Cambridge postgraduate course and indicate Gates Cambridge funding in the application; follow the course-specific funding deadline.